The European Travel Commission has released a practical seven-step framework which provides practical guidance on how all European destinations can advance sustainable tourism development. The handbook, which addresses a knowledge gap in the area, builds an urgent case for change and outlines the potential burdens of tourism development on communities, ecosystems and climate.
As rich countries are failing on their pledge to provide $100bn a year to help poor countries cope with the climate crisis, experts call for a new form of climate finance. This could include charging levies on international flights and high carbon fuels.
Research published by the World Travel and Tourism Council explores the impact of the global pandemic on the travel industry by focusing on four interwind trends: demand evolution, health and hygiene, innovation and digitisation, and sustainability. This data-driven examination puts forward recommendations to support the sector in building resilience.
New research suggests the indigenous Batak people feel that they are being left out of the process of rural tourism development and feel discouraged to start businesses in their communities due to lack of skills and capital. The study puts forward recommendations for government and policymakers to make the development program more inclusive.
This article highlights the huge importance of blue carbon ecosystems and how they are increasingly under threat. When mangroves, seagrass or salt marshes are degraded or destroyed, their enormous carbon stores are released into the atmosphere and coastal communities are left vulnerable to the power of the ocean.
